HIMACHAL PRADESH

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Advertisement No. VI/2009

Date of Publication: 07-10-2009

Applications are invited from the citizens of India for the following post(s) in
different Departments of H.P. on the proforma given below by 05-11-2009. Last date for
receipt of applications for the candidates residing in Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
Lakshdweep, Ladakah Division of J&K State, Sikkim, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya,
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Bharmour & Pangi Sub Division of
Chamba Distt., Dodrakwar Sub Division of Shimla Distt., Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti
Districts of Himachal Pradesh, whose applications are received by post from these areas is
20-11-2009. Applications received after last date(s) will be rejected straightway. Detail of
post(s) and eligibility conditions are given here under against such post(s):-

(I)H.P (STATE SEED AND ORGANIC PRODUCE CERTIFICATION AGENCY,

Name of Post(s): Agriculture No. of Posts: 05 (General=04 , Visually
Development Officer (Seed), Class-I, Impaired.=01).
Gazetted on Contract Basis.
Pay Scale :-Fixed remuneration i.e Age:-Between 18-45 years.
B.P.+D.P.(Rs.10830/-PM).

Essential Qualifications.:- B.Sc. Agriculture under 04 years programme and M.Sc.

Agriculture 2nd class from a College /Institutions/ University recognised by the State
/Central Government/ICAR.
Desirable Qualification.: (i) M.Sc.(Agr.) 1st Class or above.
(ii) Preference to M.B.A. candidates will be given.

(II): DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS, H.P.

Name of Post(s): District Public No. of Posts : 01 post reserved for Visually
Relations Officer/Information Officer, Impaired (Backlog).
Class-I(Gazetted) .
Pay Scale :- Rs. 7220-11660/- Age:- 45 years and below.

Essential Qualifications.:- i) At least Graduate of recognized University or its equivalent.

ii) Diploma or Degree in Journalism/Public Relations from a recognized University or
Institution recognized by the Himachal Pradesh Government.

(III) DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES & SPORTS ,H.P.

Name of Post(s): District Youth No. of Posts : 01 post reserved for Visually
Services and Sports Officer, Class-I, Impaired .
Gazetted.
Pay Scale :-Rs.7220-11660/- Age:- 45 years and below.

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Essential Qualifications.:(1) Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognised
University.
(2) One year Diploma in the concerned game from an institution run by the Sports
Authority of India. OR Diploma in Physical Education/Graduate in Physical Education
with atleast 06 months coaching certificate/diploma from a recognised
University/Institution. OR
Outstanding Sportspersons who have won medal in Olympics/Asian Games /South
Asian Federation Games OR 09 month’s Distance Training Course for Youth’s sponsored
by Common Wealth Youth Programme, Asian Centre Chandigarh. OR National Youth
Awards Winner.

(IV)DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES, H.P.

Name of Post(s): Mining Officer, No. of Posts : 01 post reserved for Visually
Class-II, Gazetted Impaired/ Hearing Impaired / Orthopaedically
Handicapped .
Pay Scale :-Rs.6400-10640/- Age:- 45 years and below.

Essential Qualifications:- M.Sc. Degree in Geology or Applied Geology or B.Sc.(Hons.) in

Geology or Applied Geology from a recognised University/Institution or its equivalent.
OR
B.E.(Mining Engineering) from a recognised University or its equivalent.
OR
Diploma in Applied Geology from the Indian School of Mines , Dhanbad with atleast 03
years experience in Mining .

(V): DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION,H.P.

i)Name of Post:- Professor Community No. of Posts : 01 General(Backlog)
Dentistry , Gazetted, Class-I
Pay Scale:- Rs.18600-22100/- Age:- Below 45 years .
ii)Name of Post:- Professor No. of Posts : 01 General(Backlog)
Orthodontics , Gazetted, Class-I
Pay Scale:- Rs.18600-22100/- Age:- Below 45 years.
Essential Qualifications:-A recognised BDS Degree from the Indian University
constituted under the Statue or an equivalent qualification and having recognised post
graduation degree or its equivalent in the concerned speciality and possess at least five
years teaching experience as Reader/Assistant Professor (Dentistry) after three years
teaching experience as Lecturer (Dentistry) in a Dental College recognised by the Dental
Council of India in the concerned speciality after doing post graduation in the concerned
speciality i.e. 08 years total teaching experience as Lecturer (Dentistry) and Assistant
Professor (Dentistry).
Note:-However, for the purpose of teaching oral Anatomy and Histology, Dental Materials
and Community Dentistry a candidate with BDS or equivalent qualification with 10 years
teaching experience in that subject may be considered for the post of Reader / Assistant
Professor (Dentistry) till such time Post Graduate training facilities in this subject is
available in our country. However, such a candidate without Post Graduate qualification
can not be considered for the post of Professor.
Post Graduate Qualification:- Item (V)1-(i) & (ii) :- Master’s Degree in Dental Surgery in
the concerned subject.

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(VI) Department of Technical Education, H.P.
Name of post:-Lecturer Mechanical No. of posts:- 02 General on contract basis
Engineering Class-I, Gazetted. (backlog)
Pay Scale :- Rs 8000+DP Age: 45 years and below.

Essential Qualifications:- For the Candidates from Teaching as well as Industry &
Profession :- First Class Master’s Degree in the appropriate Branch of Engineering
(Engg.)/Technology(Tech.) (No minimum experience is required). OR First Class
Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate Branch of Engineering/Technology or equivalent,
valid GATE, score minimum 75 percentile, to complete M.Tech/M.E. within 05 years
failing which the increments will be stopped until the post graduate degree is earned. The
institutions to provide adequate opportunity to its teaching staff to complete this
requirement.

(VII)Department of MPP & Power, H.P.

Name of post:-Assistant Accounts Officer, No. of posts:- 03 (General-X-S-M=01,
Class-I, Gazetted. S.T.=01 & Disabled Persons (Low
Vision)=01 on Contract basis (Backlog)
Pay Scale :- Rs.7750+DP@ 50% on Age:- Between 18 to 45 years.
contract basis initially for one year, which
may be extendable on year to year basis.
Essential Qualifications:-Post Graduate Degree in Commerce/MBA(Fin.)/MFC with
minimum 55% marks or having degree of Charted Accountant /ICWA from recognised
University/Institute.

H.P.Power Corporation Limited(Deptt.of MPP&Power).

(VIII)-1:-
Name of post:- Assistant Engineer(Civil) No. of posts:- 25(General=05, S.C.=04,
Class-I, E 0 level. S.T. =03,OBC=05, General X-S-M = 07,
Orthopaedically Handicapped =01).
Pay Scale :-Rs. 7750-14500/-(with initial Age:- Between 18 to 45 years.
start of Rs. 8550/-)
EssentialQualifications:-B.Tech./B.E.(Civil) with atleast 60% marks.

(VIII)-2:-
Name of post:- Assistant No. of posts:-10(General=05, S.C.=02,
Engineer(Electrical) Class-I, E 0 level . OBC=01, General X-S-M =01,
Orthopaedically Handicapped =01).
Pay Scale :-Rs. 7750-14500/-/-(with Age:- Between 18 to 45 years.
initial start of Rs. 8550/-)
Essential Qualifications:- B.Tech./B.E.(Electrical) with atleast 60% marks.

(VIII)-3:-
Name of post:- Assistant No. of posts:- 03(General=01, S.C.=01,
Engineer(Environment)Class-I,E .0. level. Orthopaedically Handicapped=01).
Pay Scale :-Rs. 7750-14500/-/-(with Age:- Between 18 to 45 years.
initial start of Rs. 8550/-)

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Essential Qualifications:- B.Tech./B.E.(Environment Engineering / Environment

Science/BE with 1 year PG Diploma in Environment).

(VIII)-4:-
Name of post:- Assistant Finance No. of posts:- 06 (General=02, S.C.=01, S.T.=01,
Officer Class-I, E 0 level. General X-S-M=01, Orthopaedically Handicapped
=01).
Pay Scale :-Rs. 7750-14500/-/- Age:- Between 18 to 45 years.
(with initial start of Rs. 8550/-)
Essential Qualifications:-CA/MBA(Finance)/MFSC/ICWA.

(VIII)-5:-
Name of post:- Assistant Officer No. of posts:- 03(General=02, Orthopaedically
(R&R)Class-I, E 0 level. Handicapped=01)
Pay Scale :-Rs. 7750-14500/-/- Age:- Between 18 to 45 years.
(with initial start of Rs. 8550/-)
Essential Qualifications:-BE in Rural Engineering or equivalent.

(IX) Department of Home(Prosecution),H.P.

Name of post:-Assistant Distt. No. of posts:-15 (General=07, General X.S.M =03,
Attorney, Class-I, (Gazetted) S.C. X.S.M =01, S.T.=02 & OBC=02.
Pay Scale:-Rs.7000-10980/- Age:-35 years and below.
Essential Qualifications:-(i) Professional Degree in Law from a recognised University or
its equivalent and ; (ii) Atleast two years experience as an Advocate. The candidate is
required to produce experience certificate duly signed by the President, District Bar
Association concerned / Bar Council.
Desirable Qualifications common for all the posts i.e. item (I to IX):- Knowledge of
customs ,manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in
peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Age: Age of a candidate shall be reckoned as on 01-01-2009.

Relaxation in upper age limit:- Relaxation in upper age is five years for SC / ST /
OBC/ WFF / Physically Handicapped/ Visually Impaired/ Blind/ Hearing Impaired
candidates of H.P. For Govt. employees and Ex-servicemen of H.P. relaxation is as per
Government instruction.

Eligibility :The eligibility of the candidates in terms of essential qualification, experience

etc. shall be reckoned as on the last normal date of receipt of applications i.e. 05-11-2009.

Fee:- Fee in shape of Bank draft in favour of Secretary, H.P. Public Service Commission for
Rs. 250/-(Rupees two hundred fifty)only, Rs.63/-(Rupees sixty three for SC/ST/OBC
of H.P. only), payable at Shimla, must accompany the applications and send to the
Secretary ,HPPSC, Nigam Vihar , Shimla-171002 (HP). Ex-servicemen unless discharged at
their own request before completion of normal tenure and visually

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impaired candidates of H.P. are exempted from payment of application fee. Fee once
paid will not be refunded.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ABOVE POST(S)

1. Onus of proving that candidate is qualified shall be on the candidate. In case

no date of notification/declaration of final result is mentioned in any
certificate the date of issue of certificate shall be deemed date of obtaining
E.Q. Incomplete, defectively filled up, old, unsigned and zeroxed application
forms will be rejected straightway and no subsequent correspondence will be
entertained.

2. In service candidates may apply to the Commission as advance copy with

information to their Head of Departments/Employer for issuing NOC. No in service
candidate will be interviewed unless he/she brings NOC from the concerned
employer.

3. Category like General/ SC/ ST/ OBC etc. once claimed in the application form will
not be substituted/changed later on.

4. Number of post(s) is / are tentative and may increase or decrease for different
categories of posts.

5. Attested copies of testimonials / documents in support of age/ date of birth,

category to which he / she belongs as applicable, educational qualification and
experience besides fee in shape of bank draft must be enclosed with the application,
failing which application will be rejected. Separate application will have to be sent
for each category of post(s).

6. The candidates belonging to reserve categories (except Scheduled Caste, Scheduled

Tribe and Ward of Freedom Fighter) are required to give with their application a self
declaration, format of which is given at the end of application form in support of
their claim for such a category. However, category certificates will be produced by
them at the time of viva-voce.

7. The decision of the Commission as to the eligibility or otherwise of a candidate for

admission to interview or selection will be final and no correspondence / personal
enquiries will be entertained. The Commission will not be responsible for any delay
in receipt of applications, due to any reasons whatsoever.
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8. Candidate(s ) must possess SC/ST/OBC certificate(s) on parental basis of H.P.

9. Candidates belonging to reserved categories of other States will be considered as

General category candidates.

10. If the number of candidates is very large in a particular category of post(s),

screening test will be held to shortlist the candidates.

11. Key of Screening Test (not marks) will be put on Website of the Commission
after freezing the answer sheets and objection(s), if any, received within seven
days will only be entertained.

Note :-(i): The candidates must attach self addressed post card with application for
acknowledgement , indicating the name of the post applied for ,date of
dispatch and Bank Draft No.

(ii): Re-checking / Re-evaluation will not be allowed.

(iii): Disputes, if any, shall be subject to Court jurisdiction at Shimla.

ABBREVIATION: HP: Himachal Pradesh, PSC: Public Service Commission, S.C.: Scheduled
Caste of HP, S.T.: Scheduled Tribe of HP, OBC: Other Backward Classes of H.P.as declared
by the Govt. of HP from time to time, XSM: Ex-serviceman of H.P.,WFF: Ward of Freedom
Fighter of H.P., Gen.:General Category, H.C: Orthopaedically Handicapped of H.P. E.Q.:
Essential qualifications, D.Q.: Desirable qualifications.

Sd/-
Secretary,
H.P.Public Service Commission

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HIMACHAL PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FOR THE POST(S) OF ________________________________________________

ITEM.__________ IN THE DEPARTMENT OF _________________________________________,
H.P.ADVERTISED VIDE ADVERTISEMENT NO. _____________

1.Nameof the applicant: ________________________________________

(In capital letters) Paste recent
(last six
months
2. Father’s Name : ______________________________________________ period)
Pass-port size
3. Sex (Male/Female) : _____________________________ attested
photograph

- -
4. Date of birth :

5. Address for communication (IN CAPITAL LETTERS WITH PINCODE & Telephone No.)
____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________ Pin : _______________________

6. Permanent address (IN CAPITAL LETTERS WITH PINCODE):

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ Pin : __________________

7. State to which he/she belongs: : _________________________________________

8. Name of category: (General/SC/ST/OBC/WFF/XSM/ : _____________

Orthopaedically Handicapped/Hearing Impaired/ Visually Impaired (of H.P.)

9. Academic Qualifications:
S.No. Exam. %age of Year of Board/ Subject
Passed Marks Passing University
1.

2.

3.

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10.Are you H.P.Govt.servant Yes/No)_____________________________________________

11.Give Chronological detail of your employment:

S. Name of Post From To Whether permanent Remarks.
No. Deptt. held /Temporary/
Tenure.
1.

2.

3.

12.Particulars of Bank Draft :

Bank Draft Name of Bank Date of issue Amount
No.

13.Detail of documents enclosed:

Sr.No. Name of Document
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________
I hereby declare that I am an Indian National and all statements made in
this application are true , complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I understand that in the event of any information being found false or
incorrect, my candidature is liable to be cancelled.

Signature of the applicant

(Declaration to be furnished by candidates belonging to other reserved categories except
categories of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe & Ward of Freedom Fighter.)

I__________________________________ son / Daughter of Shri________________________

Resident of village ____________________________ Post Office ________________________
Tehsil _______________________District _______________________, Himachal Pradesh,
do hereby declare that the contents of this application recorded/ filled –in-up by
me are true to the best of my knowledge and that I shall produce the documents
in support of these contents as and when required by the H.P.Public Service
Commission and that in the event of these contents being found incorrect, I shall
be liable to be debarred from any service / job under the Government of
Himachal Pradesh for a period of three years and also I shall be liable for criminal
proceedings.

Date:
Place: Signature of the Applicant
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